Kigo v Commissioner of Investigations & Enforcement (Tax Appeal 25 of 2021) [2021] KETAT 138 (KLR) (12 November 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 138
- Citation
- [2021] KETAT 138 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 November 2021
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from Objection DecisionCoramWoolf
Holding
The Appellant failed to discharge the burden of proof and the Respondent used the banking analysis method to compute the Appellant's income.
Facts
The Appellant, Mugo Macharia Kigo, was selected for investigations due to inconsistencies in VAT returns. The Respondent, Commissioner of Investigations & Enforcement, issued a letter indicating unpaid taxes of Kshs. 153,590,195.00, Kshs. 251,812,195.00, and Kshs. 6,203,870.00. The Appellant filed objections and subsequently appealed.
Issues
- Burden of proof in tax proceedings
- Use of banking analysis method for assessment
Reasoning
The Respondent argued that the Appellant had not met the burden of proof and used the banking analysis method due to the Appellant's lack of proper records.
Outcome
The appeal was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Tax Procedures Act
- Tax Appeal Tribunal Act
Cases cited (3)
- Bachmann v. The Queen
- George vs Federal commissioner of Taxation
- Paleah Stores LTD -vs- Commissioner of Investigations & Enforcement
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